Los Angeles
Chargers
1-1
14
FINAL
34
Buffalo
Bills
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Buffalo Bills topped the Los Angeles Chargers 34-14 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. This victory not only solidified the Bills' place in the early playoff picture but also showcased their offensive prowess against a formidable opponent.
Josh Allen led the charge for Buffalo, throwing for an impressive 293 yards and four touchdowns, displaying his elite passing skills throughout the game. DJ Moore was a standout target, racking up 135 receiving yards, while James Cook III contributed on the ground with 36 rushing yards, helping to keep the Chargers' defense guessing.
Defensively, the Bills made key plays when it mattered most, with Greg Rousseau recording 1.5 sacks and Cole Bishop snatching an interception, stifling any momentum the Chargers attempted to build. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Allen's touchdown pass to Moore extended the lead to 21-7, effectively putting the game out of reach for Los Angeles as they struggled to respond thereafter.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 14 | 10 | 71% | 293 | 4 | 2 | 113.6 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 34 | 15 | 44% | 231 | 2 | 3 | 49.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 5 | 36 | 7.2 | 15 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 11 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | โ | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Greg Dortch | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 135 | 67.5 | 106 | 2 | 77 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 3 | 77 | 25.7 | 7 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 75 | 37.5 | 68 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 2 | 62 | 31.0 | โ | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 23 | 1 | 38 | 1 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 21 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 20 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | โ | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Hobbs | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Franklin Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Rush | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmie Ward | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

